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Hawaii Island - Kona

1. Java On The Rocks

78-5828 Kahakai Rd. (Ali'i Drive), Kailua-Kona, HI
Breakfast Spot · 15 tips and reviews

Michael B.Michael Brand: Great pancakes, coffee and fresh OJ.

2. Island Lava Java Bistro & Grill

8.0
75-5801 Alii Dr Bldg 1, Kailua-Kona, HI
Café · 112 tips and reviews

Annmarie H.Annmarie Hill: Serves breakfast until 11:30 and has amazing Kona coffee! The cinnamon pull apart roll is to die for! Breakfast on the ocean with live music!

3. Greenwell Farms Coffee Plantation

9.1
81-6581 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, HI
Farm · 36 tips and reviews

Jon G.Jon Gluck: 20% of the world's Kona Coffee is processed on this 70 acre coffee plantation. Take the 30 min free walking tour to hear the fascinating process. And then buy a bag of choc covered peaberries!

4. Holuakoa Cafe

76 5900 Old Government Road, Hōlualoa, HI
American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

CrystalCrystal: Take advantage of the daily seasonal menu. Local fresh veggies layered in sheets of pasta for dinner or cinnamon studded French toast with fresh mango and banana for breakfast. You can't go wrong!

5. Keauhou Shopping Center

7.1
78-6831 Alii Dr (at Kamehameha III Rd.), Kailua-Kona, HI
Shopping Mall · 6 tips and reviews

Annie H.Annie Huber: Check it out every Saturday 8 am to Noon.

6. Keauhou Farmer's Market - Sheraton

8.7
78-128 Ehukai St, Kailua-Kona, HI
Farmers Market · 8 tips and reviews

Annie H.Annie Huber: Every Wednesday, from 8:00AM to noon, on the lawn at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort.

7. Kekaha Kai State Park

8.2
72 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI
Beach · 13 tips and reviews

Michelle D.Michelle D.: Worth the bumpy drive to get here...gorgeous and empty = perfect.

8. Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort

78-6740 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
Hotel · 12 tips and reviews

Amit G.Amit Gupta: Go at night, park in self-parking and chill in the hammocks in the lawn to the South of the hotel! (There are also petroglyphs near the shore -- bring a flashlight.)

9. Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area

9.2
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, Kamuela, HI
Beach · 80 tips and reviews

TJ M.TJ Mitchell: Best beach I've ever been to. Sea turtles, boogie boarding, or just laying out make for a great afternoon. Don't forget your umbrella! There's no shade anywhere.

10. Kahalu'u Beach

8.7
78-6702 Alii Dr, Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI
Beach · 51 tips and reviews

Jacqui H.Jacqui Harper: Snorkeling here is like being in an aquarium. A must do for new and seasoned snorkelers alike!

Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park is one of Hawaii Island - Kona.

11. Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park

8.7
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, Kailua-Kona, HI
National Park · 18 tips and reviews

Michelle D.Michelle D.: If you want to see a lot of sea turtles (Honu), this us your place. Walk to the beach and they are just hanging out in the pools. Amazing.

Huggo's On The Rocks is one of Hawaii Island - Kona.

12. Huggo's On The Rocks

8.2
75-5824 Kahakai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI
American Restaurant · 125 tips and reviews
Kua Bay is one of Hawaii Island - Kona.

13. Kua Bay

Hawaii
Beach · No tips or reviews

14. Island Naturals Kona

8.1
74-5487 Kaiwi St, Kailua-Kona, HI
Grocery Store · 13 tips and reviews

Amit G.Amit Gupta: Get local organic fruits, tasty veggie-friendly hot food bar, and made-to-order sammies with tofu or tempeh. It's like a mini Rainbow Grocery (SF) or Park Slope Food Coop (Brooklyn).

15. Green Flash Coffee

6.9
75-6000 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI
Coffee Shop · 20 tips and reviews

Amit G.Amit Gupta: Get a coconut latte, a cheap french toast breakfast sandwich made on local Hawaiian sweet bread, and use their wifi in the ivy-covered tiny patio area around the corner.

16. Village Farmers' Market

7.5
75-5769 Alii Dr (Ali'i Dr), Kailua-Kona, HI
Farmers Market · 14 tips and reviews

Amit G.Amit Gupta: Buy super cheap, delicious local fruits. Ask for a taste -- most vendors are happy to cut open something you're interested in.

17. Da Poke Shack

9.1
76-6246 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 89 tips and reviews

Avery L.Avery Lewis: Amazing fresh fish. They bring in catches and dice them up here. Many varieties of poke available, but come early-once it's gone, it's gone! My favorite is the 'Shack Special'. It's kind of sweet!

Mauna Kea Observatory Complex is one of Hawaii Island - Kona.

18. Mauna Kea Observatory Complex

9.2
John A. Burns Way, Paauhau-Paauilo, HI
Mountain · 33 tips and reviews

19. Basik Acai & Health Bar

8.4
75-5831 Kahakai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI
Breakfast Spot · 26 tips and reviews

Amit G.Amit Gupta: Get a delicious açai bowl (all of 'em are great!) or a smoothie, sit upstairs on people watch, use the free wifi, chill to island waves. They even have outlets!

Umeke's is one of Hawaii Island - Kona.

20. Umeke's

75-143 Hualalai Rd, Ste 104, Kailua-Kona, HI
Poke Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

21. Coffee Shack

8.8
83-5799 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, HI
Coffee Shop · 41 tips and reviews

Gregory W.Gregory Wilson: No better view. $10 sandwiches $1 to share. They bake their bread and it is excellent.

Mauna Kea Beach is one of Hawaii Island - Kona.

22. Mauna Kea Beach

8.7
62 - 100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Waimea, HI
Beach · 51 tips and reviews